According to Pakistan Education Statistics 2021–22, approximately how many children in Pakistan were out of school?

Correct answer: 26.2 million. The Pakistan Institute of Education’s Pakistan Education Statistics 2021–22 reported about 26.2 million out-of-school children, around 39% of school-age children.

• 25.2 million: 25.2 million is not the figure reported in this publication.
• 20.2 million: 20.2 million understates the reported figure.
• 1.8 million: 1.8 million is far below the reported figure.